Q. In 1612, at which among the following places, the British established their first factory (trading post) in India ?
Answer: Surat
Notes: On March 12, 1612, Jahangir granted a firman permitting the British establishing factories at Surat, Gogha, Ahmedabad and Cambay. Thus, Surat became the first established settlement of British in India and a factory was established there in 1612-13.

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